Sam Pura of the Panda Studios explores life, love, occupation, and being best friends (featuring a new best friend every episode).

In this episode: I hang out with my Best Friends Clay Mapelli, & Sean Perl. Clay works with me on 38 and has his own podcast Hot Wheel Fish Tank, and Sean is one of my best friends that I met through my previous corporate life. We talk about life, 432 vs 440, 38 - Thirty Eight, AlphaGo, Aliens, & answer a bunch of questions. Shoutout to Northwest Jay, Mr Grow It, and Life!

In this episode: I interview Chadwick Johnson. He is the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Hundredth. Sam and Chad share their experience of recording and creating their new album "Rare" together at The Panda Studios. Chad also goes in depth about creating a their new sound, touring, and surviving a bus fire. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment, I talk about Nathan For You, The Duece, Weezer, Justin Whang, The Dodgers & Tom Delonge. Sam also shares stories from his Wedding, Honeymoon, mixing with Tom Lord Alge, and ...Weed!

In this episode: I answer questions from listeners. I discuss everything from life, audio, record labels, hype, burgers, and obviously weed. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment, I talk about the The Defiant Ones, Game of Thrones, and Nine Inch Nails.

Best Friends with Sam Pura - Episode 7 - The Story So Far, & GGGarth Richardson

In this episode: I travel to Canda to make a record with The Story So Far. The episode begins with an intro from me talking about The Beatles, Hundredth, Mac Demarco, Bill Hicks and a positive LSD story. We then segway into Canada with The Story So Far. Together we talk about the experience in Canada & the "Hot or Shot" segment. For our interview, I sit down with GGGarth at his home, The Farm Studios in Gibsons BC. Garth is a famed record producer who has produced Rage Against The Machine, Rise Against, Biffy Clyro, and many more artists. Garth shares his experience of growing up and creating a lifetime career in a recording studio enviornment. We chat about his start as a recording engineer and his advancement to producing and owning Nimbus Recording school. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment we talk about TV, The AP Music Awards and Blink 182

In this episode: I interview John Floreani. He is the vocalist for the Australian band Trophy Eyes. John shares his experience of growing up in Australia and trsnforming into an international touring musician signed to Hopeless records. We talk about life, Warped Tour, and their current tour with the band Moose Blood. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment, I talk about Missing Richard Simmons, Tickled, and Chimpanze Poop throwing.

In this episode: I interview Jay Weinberg. He is the current drummer of Slipknot and has played with Against Me, Madball, and Bruce Springsteen. Jay shares his history and talks about playing with multiple projects before Slipknot, his art, and life in general. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment, I talk about Big Little Lies, Blink 182, Suicide Silence and more. I also introduce a new sgment called "From The Shelf" featuring Head Automatica's album "Popaganda"

In this episode: I answer questions from listeners with the help of my friend Andi Inadomi. I discuss everything from life, audio, to pandas and obviously weed. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment, I talk about the Bachelor, Big Little Lies & my good friend Jesse Cannon's new book "Processing Creativity"

In this episode: I interview Thomas Pridgen, drummer / touring musician / session drummer for countless projects including The Mars Volta, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, Chiodos, Trash Talk, Suicidal Tendencies, and many more. Thomas shares his experiences of being a touring musician along with his history and upbringing. On this episode's "Hot or Shot" segment, I talk about the Grammys, Oscars, Original content, and share a personal experience about existing financially in the creative world.

In this episode: I interview Will Levy, guitarist for the band The Story So Far. Will shares his experiences of being a touring musician, the early days of TSSF, almost getting arrested abroad and being one of my best friends. I also introduce the "Hot or Shot" segment where I talk about Lady Gaga and share a personal experience with poor planning.

In this episode: I interview Eric Victorino, singer from the bands Strata & The Limousines. Eric shares his experiences of being a career musician and artist. I also talk about upcoming episodes for The Waiting Room TV, and introduce the brand new Panda East Sessions. I also tell my "MTV story" and recall the time I almost died in a bus accident.